Creative legal thinking
*This program is not currently open for application.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- ^ It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree
- ^ It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree
*This program is not currently open for application.
Prepare for work as a legal practitioner and pursue your passion for writing and publishing with this double degree.
From your first year you will engage in active-learning experiences and gain practical legal skills such as observing volunteer lawyers conduct client interviews at an advice clinic operated by Suncoast Community Legal Service.
In this program you will:
- Develop advanced written communication and analytical skills for a career in law or other fields such as government, arts, media or the creative industries.
- Cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.
- Research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations in USC's Moot Court.
- Further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.
- Have the option to complete Law Honours, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Career opportunities:
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Government legal officer
- Journalist
- Technical writer
Program structure
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Leading and Managing Organisations
LAW102 Ethics in Digital Investigation and Cyber Security
LAW103 Researching Education
LAW104 Professional Learning
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Diversity and Inclusion
LAW202 Using Data for Learning
LAW203 Teacher as Global Practitioner
LAW204 Teaching Junior Secondary Arts 1
LAW205 Teaching Junior Secondary English
LAW206 Teaching Junior Secondary Geography
LAW301 Teaching Junior Secondary History
LAW302 Teaching Junior Secondary Languages
LAW303 Teaching Junior Secondary Mathematics
LAW304 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1
LAW401 Teaching Junior Secondary Technology
LAW402 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW403 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW404 Criminal Law and Procedure A
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:
Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.
LAW307 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW310 Torts A
LAW311 Torts B
LAW312 Contracts A
LAW313 Contracts B
LAW315 Property A
LAW318 Property B
LAW405 Constitutional Law
LAW406 Equity & Trusts
LAW407 Corporations Law
LAW408 Civil Procedure
LAW409 Administrative Law
LAW410 Professional Conduct
LAW411 Evidence
LAW412 Regulation
LAW414 Commercial Law
LAW415 Children & the Law
LAW416 Law Professional Practice
LAW417 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW418 Building & Construction Law #
LAW419 Indigenous Legal Issues
LAW420 Advocacy
LAW421 Alternative Dispute Resolution
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Planning and Environment Law
LAW441 Elder Law and Succession
Creative Industries courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
CMN101 Intellectual Property
CMN103 Taxation
CMN107 Public International Law
CMN116 Private International Law
CMN117 International Human Rights Law
Developing and Graduate courses (10) 132 units
CMN200 Legal Internship
CMN213 Sports Law
CMN246 International Commercial Disputes
CMN247 Employment Law
CMN260 Health Law
CMN266 Family Law
CMN304 Anti-Discrimination Law
CMN320 Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
CMN352 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation(24 units)
CMN313 Law Honours Thesis
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level courses, including core courses
Program Notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 units per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on Student visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses
- Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependant on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Coordinator
- Honours in Law is available for high performing students and approval from the Program Coordinator